wanting
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Rob Kingsland, from the outdoor adventure company Rugged Coast in Glencoe, believes Scotland's cooler, more comfortable climate is making it increasingly attractive to holidaymakers wanting to spend their time outdoors.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Young people haven’t necessarily stopped wanting nice things.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Calling himself the “nation’s top bond salesman,” Bessent has talked openly about wanting to push down bond yields to lower mortgage rates and other borrowing costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“But if society is serious about wanting to curb corruption, all weapons must be considered, including this one.”
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Rowdy,” I said, “I believe these monkeys are up to something. You’ve been wanting to jump on them, and from the looks of things, I think you’re going to get the chance.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing wanting
Nobody's Home: Synonyms For "Absent"
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Lacking
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